YOU can waltz to the clinic empty-handed, but if you’re a nervous sort, stash the following in your handbag, just in case . . .
HAVE to hand a few old-fashioned sweets in case you feel faint post-treatment. Dr Tracy Mountford’s clinic has bowls of Cadbury Chocolate Eclairs on almost every surface — an instant pick-me-up.
A WASH bag that’s small enough to fit in a large handbag will come in handy for all your toiletry essentials. £38, otisbatterbee.com
SILK scarf for neck treatments, £290, Chloe at matches fashion.com
A CREAMY concealer that has SPF and skin-repairing ingredients will help to give a flawless finish on traumatised skin. Teoxane RE (Cover) Complexion SPF50 palette. £40, teoxaneshop. com >>
A SQUEEZABLE stress ball will give your hands something to dig your nails into when the needle goes in. M Life stress and massage ball. £12, johnlewis.com
LET this be your comfort blanket. Reversible knitted poncho, £99, winser london.com
LOVED by skin experts, this clever foundation hides light bruising, while also delivering oxygen to the skin to help with healing. It has a sun protection factor, too. Oxygenetix Foundation SPF30, £45, shopskin. co.uk >>
A PAIR of sunglasses will help you go incognito, £14, topshop.com